3,500 Toy Cars Recalled for Choking Hazard

Toy cars sold at Kohl’s Department Stores and specialty retailers for about $12 have been recalled.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in cooperation with Kids Preferred today announced a recall of approximately 3,500 Primary Sounds Vehicles, according to the CPSC. “The hubcaps on the toy’s plastic wheels can detach posing a choking hazard to young children. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.”

“The recalled toys are soft, stuffed yellow taxis, black and white police cars and red fire engines, each with four plastic wheels. They measure about 6 inches in length and 5 inches in width. The toys have a silver-colored button on top that makes sounds when pushed. The police car and the fire engine make a siren sound. The taxi makes engine and horn sounds. “Kids Preferred” is printed on an attached fabric tag.”The cars were sold from September 2005 through January 2006 at Kohl’s Department Stores and specialty retailers nationwide, according to the CPSC.

There has been one report of an incident in which the wheel and hubcap detached from the toy while a child was playing with it. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should stop using the recalled toy immediately and contact Kids Preferred LLC for a full refund. For additional information, contact Kids Preferred LLC toll-free at (866) 763-8869, anytime, or e-mail the firm at nicole@kidspreferred.com